One Month!!

My precious Benjamin is one month old today!! I have heard every mother say it but it's true -- time is flying by. Benjamin is already so much bigger and more alert. He is measuring around 23 inches long putting him in the 93% and 3 month clothes. He is still eating about every 3 hours but has given this tired mama a stretch of 5 hours almost every night! He loves stretching, jumping on his daddy's legs, and playing on his mat. I can't wait to see what this next month will bring!

This week was filled with many more firsts. It started with our first trip to Mckinney for two wonderful days! I was really nervous about the drive but after 10 minutes of screaming in his carseat Ben did great. My sister watched Ben while I went and pampered myself to a haircut. As seen by the picture below I think he was in good hands. :) He loves his Aunt Amanda.

It was so good to spend some time at my "Mckinney home" with my mom. Seeing my mom interact with Ben is such a blessing! She is more than helpful and full of knowledge. It is very obvious she has had 4 of her own. The second my screaming baby is put into her arms he stops. It's like magic! Tula we can't wait to come back!

She is also a master at making my sweet Ben comfortable.

Over the weekend, we went on our first family walk around the Trinity.

I went on a errand by myself for the first time. I came home to this precious picture. Ben loves his Daddy.

Ben took his first nap in his crib. It felt so weird having him in another room!

I am not the best swaddler as seen below. I still have a lot to learn from my sister and mom. :) Sorry buddy.

Our week ended with our first trip to church. It was so wonderful being around our sweet church friends that had prayed for Benjamin throughout my pregnancy. What a great way to end the week!